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Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel 100g

SKU : OTCACNEWASH2 PIP-Code : 4111407 EAN : 5020465201663

Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel is a wash-off medicinal treatment for mild acne, including blackheads and whiteheads (comedones) on the face in adults and children aged 12 years and over.

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Description

Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel

Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel is a wash-off medicinal treatment for mild acne, including blackheads and whiteheads (comedones) on the face in adults and children aged 12 years and over. It contains the active ingredient benzyl peroxide which effectively kills up to 95% of spot-causing bacteria (known as Propionibacterium acnes). It also contains acrylates copolymer beads, a special technology designed to remove excess oiliness and release glycerine to hydrate and moisturise the skin.

Acnecide Wash 5% w/w Gel can be used on the face, chest or back for acne, where the skin has a lot of blackheads, spots and pimples.

Directions

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the leaflet. Check with your pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure.

Acnecide Wash is for EXTERNAL USE ONLY.

Adults and adolescents aged 12 years and over (unless your pharmacist or doctor has told you otherwise):

  • Acnecide Wash should be used once or twice daily to cover the affected skin areas.
  • Wet the area to be treated
  • Wash hands before use and place a small amount of Acnecide Wash on to the hands to wash the affected area.
  • Contact time with the skin should be 1 to 2 minutes followed by thorough rinsing with water and drying.
  • After use, wash hands thoroughly and replace cap tightly.
  • Avoid contact with the eyes, mouth, angles of the nose or other very sensitive areas ofthe body. If the preparation enters the eye, wash thoroughly with water. In the event that Acnecide Wash is accidently swallowed, contact your doctor.

How long you will have to use Acnecide Wash will depend on how quickly your condition improves.

If your acne gets worse while using Acnecide Wash or if it does not improve within 12 weeks, it is important that you see your pharmacist or doctor for advice.

Under treatment of some forms of acne may sometimes result in scarring. Your pharmacist or doctor will be able to recommend an alternative treatment for your acne.

If your spots heal but leave a scar for the first time, which is usually a shallow dent or deeper pit in the skin, you should see your pharmacist or doctor for advice. You may require additional or alternative treatment for your acne.

Ingredients

  • Active Ingredient: Benzoyl peroxide 5% w/w as hydrous peroxide in a cleansing gel.
  • Other Ingredients: Acrylates copolymer, glycerol, carbomer 940, sodium C14-C16 olefin sulfonate, sodium hydroxide (for pH adjustment), and purified water.

Cautions

  • Talk to your pharmacist or doctor before using Acnecide Wash if you are unsure if your spots are acne or not.
  • If you are worried or upset about your acne, even if it is mild, you should consult your pharmacist or doctor for advice. Acne can be associated with increased risk of  depression, anxiety, poor self-image and poor self-esteem. If you experience any of these psychological effects, please consult your doctor for professional advice.
  • Avoid contact of the wash with the eyes, mouth, angles ofthe nose or other very sensitive areas of the body. If the preparation entersthe eye, wash thoroughly with water.
  • Acnecide Wash should not be applied to damaged skin.
  • Acnecide Wash can cause increased sensitivity to sunlight, therefore excessive exposure to sunlight should be avoided. Sunbeds should not be used whilst using Acnecide Wash.
  • Avoid contact of the face wash with any coloured material including hair and dyed fabrics as it may result in bleaching or discolouration.
  • Acnecide Wash may cause swelling and blistering of the skin. If these symptoms occur, use of the product should be discontinued, and you should see your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
  • Acnecide Wash should not be used by children less than 12 years of age.
    Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines. You should not use medicines with peeling, irritant and drying effects at the same time as Acnecide Face Wash. Do not use Acnecide Wash with other benzoyl peroxide containing products (including other Acnecide products), or any other preparations for acne, unless under supervision of a doctor.
  • If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using this medicine.
  • Avoid using this product if you are breastfeeding unless your doctor has told you otherwise. If your doctor has recommended the use of this product while you are breastfeeding, you must not apply the gel onto your chest, this is to avoid exposure of your child to this product.
  • Acnecide Wash has no or negligible affect on your ability to drive or use machines.

Do not use Acnecide Wash if you:

  • Are allergic (hypersensitive) to benzoyl peroxide or any of the other ingredients of this medicine. An allergic reaction may include a rash or itching.
  • Have any inflamed spots or larger lumps on your face, because you may have more severe acne and you should see your pharmacist or doctor for advice about treatment.
  • Have scars from past acne spots, usually a shallow dent or deeper pit in the skin, you should see your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
  • Have any acne on your shoulders, back or chest. Treating acne in these areas can be difficult and you should ask your pharmacist or doctor about how to treat it.

Patient Information

Always read the product information. Click on the link below to view the Patient Information Leaflet. Requires Adobe Reader – if you cannot open the file, please
click here to download.

Patient Information Leaflet

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